Classifying Computers by Size

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What is the term 'microcomputer' known as today?

Workstation computer

Mainframe computer

Supercomputer

Personal computer (correct)

In what year was the Altair 8800 microcomputer released?

1980

1990

1965

1975 (correct)

How many types of computers based on their size are mentioned in the text?

Six

Three

Five

Four (correct)

What other term is used for microcomputers in today's context?

Personal computer Signup and view all the answers

What is the term 'microcomputer' associated with due to the emergence of microprocessors?

Personal computer Signup and view all the answers

Apart from laptops and desktops, what else falls into the classification of computers based on their size?

Gaming consoles Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason behind the majority being unaware of minicomputers, mainframes, and supercomputers despite relying on their services every day?

Overreliance on microcomputers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of most users owning laptops, according to the text?

Data processing Signup and view all the answers

What type of computers are palmtop computers and PDA devices considered?

Microcomputers Signup and view all the answers

Which company introduced minicomputers in the 60s?

IBM Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used occasionally to refer to minicomputers?

Mid-range computers Signup and view all the answers

Which computer manufacturer disappeared from the market and was second only to IBM?

DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of minicomputers mentioned in the text?

Less powerful than mainframes Signup and view all the answers

What technology led to the disappearance of minicomputers from the market?

Development of local area network technology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a minicomputer used today?

Pentium-based machines developed by Intel Signup and view all the answers

What type of applications are minicomputers tailored for, as mentioned in the text?

Highly specific but involving tasks for single departments in a company Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of classifying computers based on their size, according to the text?

To refer not only to their dimensions, but also to their applications and power capacity Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary characteristics of microcomputers mentioned in the text?

Ubiquitous in modern devices, umbrella term for various machines, emerged with microprocessors Signup and view all the answers

What is the historical significance of the Altair 8800 microcomputer mentioned in the text?

One of the most well-known early microcomputers, released in 1975 Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of devices falling into the classification of computers based on their size, as mentioned in the text?

Gaming consoles, portable devices (smartphones and tablets), onboard computers in cars or planes Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternative term used for microcomputers in today's context, as mentioned in the text?

Personal computer Signup and view all the answers

What led to the emergence of the term 'microcomputer' in the past, as mentioned in the text?

The emergence of microprocessors Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of minicomputers used today, as mentioned in the text?

SPARC, POWER, and Itanium-based machines developed by Oracle, IBM, and HP Signup and view all the answers

What technology contributed to the disappearance of minicomputers from the market?

The development of local area network technology Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of recommending learners to equip themselves with laptops, according to the text?

For research purposes and access to online libraries with a multivariate collection of materials Signup and view all the answers

What type of applications are minicomputers tailored for, as mentioned in the text?

Highly specific but involving tasks, such as processing payments and reconciling system process, for instance monitoring the bottling process of soft drinks in the production line Signup and view all the answers

What is the term 'microcomputer' known as today?

Laptops Signup and view all the answers

What company disappeared from the market and was second only to IBM?

Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of human assistive applications mentioned in the text?

Microsoft Word, Adobe applications, browsing applications Signup and view all the answers

What is the term occasionally used to refer to minicomputers?

Mid-range computer Signup and view all the answers

What are palmtop computers and PDA devices considered in terms of computer classification?

Microcomputers Signup and view all the answers

What types of computers make up the majority of computers in the world, as mentioned in the text?

Microcomputers Signup and view all the answers

Classifying Computers by Size

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What is the term 'microcomputer' known as today?

In what year was the Altair 8800 microcomputer released?

How many types of computers based on their size are mentioned in the text?

What other term is used for microcomputers in today's context?

What is the term 'microcomputer' associated with due to the emergence of microprocessors?

Apart from laptops and desktops, what else falls into the classification of computers based on their size?

What is the reason behind the majority being unaware of minicomputers, mainframes, and supercomputers despite relying on their services every day?

What is the primary purpose of most users owning laptops, according to the text?

What type of computers are palmtop computers and PDA devices considered?

Which company introduced minicomputers in the 60s?

What is the term used occasionally to refer to minicomputers?

Which computer manufacturer disappeared from the market and was second only to IBM?

Which of the following is a characteristic of minicomputers mentioned in the text?

What technology led to the disappearance of minicomputers from the market?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a minicomputer used today?

What type of applications are minicomputers tailored for, as mentioned in the text?

What is the significance of classifying computers based on their size, according to the text?

What are the primary characteristics of microcomputers mentioned in the text?

What is the historical significance of the Altair 8800 microcomputer mentioned in the text?

What are some examples of devices falling into the classification of computers based on their size, as mentioned in the text?

What is the alternative term used for microcomputers in today's context, as mentioned in the text?

What led to the emergence of the term 'microcomputer' in the past, as mentioned in the text?

What are some examples of minicomputers used today, as mentioned in the text?

What technology contributed to the disappearance of minicomputers from the market?

What was the primary purpose of recommending learners to equip themselves with laptops, according to the text?

What type of applications are minicomputers tailored for, as mentioned in the text?

What is the term 'microcomputer' known as today?

What company disappeared from the market and was second only to IBM?

What are some examples of human assistive applications mentioned in the text?

What is the term occasionally used to refer to minicomputers?

What are palmtop computers and PDA devices considered in terms of computer classification?

What types of computers make up the majority of computers in the world, as mentioned in the text?

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